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Ahmed's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled cataract surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $4,000 of the cost.

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Rashid Cherif
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Mecca
Ahmed was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in July. The surgeon at Mecca Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $4,000 short. my son has been in and out of Mecca Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ahmed struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Ahmed won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,000 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,850 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $200 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $390 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $250 Every share and every dollar helps. - Rashid
due date
2026-10-28
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Divina C. MagsaysayPhoto verified

    Good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Mecca.

    • Mia LangleyPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Rashid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

      • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Jakarta Selatan donated after I showed her your page. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

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